Joe Viechnicki, KFSK, Author at KFSK

Author: Joe Viechnicki, KFSK

Petersburg airport testing catches COVID case at sport fishing lodge

Petersburg health officials have announced another positive COVID-19 test – this time for an out-of-state resident at a nearby sport fishing lodge.

Petersburg’s July 3 Independence Day events online and on air

Petersburg’s Independence Day celebration kicks off Friday evening with online interactive games organized by the Lighthouse Assembly of God Church and Petersburg Parks and Recreation.

SE AK Dungy crab catch starts strong again, price drops

Commercial crabbers in Southeast Alaska will have a full two-month summer season for Dungeness crab again this year, based on another strong start to the season.

SE AK summer troll season opens Wednesday

The commercial troll season for king salmon in Southeast Alaska opens Wednesday, July 1. The first summer opening might be a little longer this year with a boost in the catch allowed under the Pacific Salmon Treaty with Canada. The new month also signals the end of spring trolling that targets hatchery kings.

Ravens trail work resumes, cabin replacement on tap

The second year of reconstruction for a popular hiking trail near Petersburg is starting up this summer and is on schedule to be finished later this year. In addition, the U.S. Forest Service’s Ravens Roost cabin at the end of that trail has funding secured to be replaced next year.